DEAR SIR:

I praise you on your editorial piece last week regarding depression, particularly related to the very poor weather this year.

One week ago in our local weekly Impartial Reporter, a west Fermanagh farmer Roger Corrigan stood in a photo in front of his two empty silo pits. He shared his thoughts on the importance for farmers to talk to fellow farmers. I really admire his good concern for fellow farmers.

I do believe the area of farm structure is a priority. The days of one labour unit farms is over. The next generation will want their every other weekend off unless the bachelor practice is to continue. The day of cheap family labour is over and the customer needs to quickly understand this fact.

The days of a one man veterinary practice have long since ceased.